Dwayne Taylor
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are putting Kobe Bryant and his family first. The arch rival teams have announced the postponement of their face-off this week following the hometown icon's shocking weekend death.
Big Facts: On Monday, both the Lakers and NBA announced tomorrow night’s cancelled game.
On A Related Note: According to reports, the upcoming NBA Hall of Fame ceremony will formally induct Kobe with some of the league’s greatest players ever.
The Hall of Fame ceremony, which is also set to honor Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, will be held in August in Springfield, Massachusetts. HOF chairman and former USA Basketball Director Jerry Colangelo told The Athletic of Kobe’s induction: “Expected to be the most epic class ever with Kobe, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Kobe will be honored the way he should be.” Bryant was announced back in December as one of the nominees alongside Duncan, Garnett, Tim Hardaway and Mugsy Bogues. (USA Today)
Wait, There’s More: This past weekend, Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz suggested the NBA make Kobe the league’s official logo.
Before You Go: Following Kobe’s horrific Sunday helicopter crash, West Coast rapper Game shared a slideshow of moments hanging out with the late star.
